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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 37.54 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 37.54 and 15.55 is: 21.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 37.54 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/37.54 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 37.54 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.57/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.45

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